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Distribution:  Nova Scotia to Georgia, west to Minnesota and Missouri.

Synonyms:  RHS and G&C use *Actaea alba for Actaea pachypoda.

Hardiness Zone:  USDA Zones 3-9       (view USDA zone map)

Size:   1-2 ft.

Form:   Herbaceous perennial and wildflower

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Stem/Bud:   Flowering stems are thick and red.

Leaves:   Leaves are 2-3 pinnately compound, alternate, 4 in. long with sharply serrated and cut leaflets.

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Flower:   Flowers are white, 1/4 in. wide and densely clustered on thick, oblong, terminal racemes. Flowers have 4-5 sepals falling early and 4-10 flat, small, slender, clawed petals; flowering May to June.

Fruit:   Fruit are clustered oval, glossy white berries with dark red or purple spots. Berries are poisonous.

Uses:   Found in cool shaded, rich woods and thickets. Use in woodland and wildflower gardens.

Problems:      Plants, especially berries and roots are poisonous.

Culture:   Grow in part-shade in moist, well-drained soil. Grow in a sheltered area.

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Notes:    RHS and G&C use *Actaea alba for Actaea pachypoda.

Notes 2:   Native to Michigan.

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